Martha Foschi, University of British Columbia

Research

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Social Psychology Theory Construction Experimental Research Cross-Cultural Comparisons

Latest papers

Choosing between two semi-finalists: On academic performance gap, sex category, and decision question.
Social science research · 2015 · first author
Who is the better applicant? Effects from gender, academic record, and type of decision.
Social science research · 2012 · first author
Gender, performance level, and competence standards in task groups.
Social science research · 2009 · first author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Assessing job applications: effects from sex category, self-presentation style, and selection procedures
SSHRC · 2002 · Principal investigator
$87,336
Selecting the winning applicant: gender effects from evaluator bias and evaluation context
SSHRC · 1997 · Principal investigator
$56,500

All 2 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Choosing between two semi-finalists: On academic performance gap, sex category, and decision question.

Foschi M, Valenzuela J

Social science research2015First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2015.07.001 PMID: 26463543

02

Who is the better applicant? Effects from gender, academic record, and type of decision.

Foschi M, Valenzuela J

Social science research2012First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2012.02.001 PMID: 23017862

03

Gender, performance level, and competence standards in task groups.

Foschi M

Social science research2009First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssresearch.2008.10.004 PMID: 19827183

Assessing job applications: effects from sex category, self-presentation style, and selection procedures

Principal investigatorSSHRC2002Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Foschi, Martha

Keywords: performance evaluation; gender bias; competence assessment; double standards; self-presentation; employment equity; group processes; experimental research methods; women and work

$87,336

Selecting the winning applicant: gender effects from evaluator bias and evaluation context

Principal investigatorSSHRC1997Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Foschi, Martha

Keywords: performance evaluation; gender bias; competence assessment; double standards; group processes

$56,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Social Psychology Dear Professor Foschi, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Choosing between two semi-finalists: On academic performance gap, sex category, and decision question." (2015), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]